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4. START-UP & OPERATIONS
CAUTION
NEVER
run the pump dry. Running it dry may damage seals, cause leakage or
flooding, and it voids the warranty. Fill the strainer housing with water before
starting the motor.
ATTENTION
Do
NOT
add chemicals to pool system through the skimmer (if pool is so
equipped) or directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals may
damage pump and voids the warranty.
Before removing strainer cover:
1.
STOP PUMP
before proceeding.
2.
CLOSE VALVES
in intake and outlet pipes if part of the pump installation.
3.
RELEASE ALL PRESSURE
from pump and piping system using filter manual
air relief valve.
See filter owner’s manual for more detail.
ATTENTION
PRIMING PUMP
All suction and discharge valves
MUST
be
OPEN
, as well as filter air relief valve
(if available) on filter, when starting the circulating pump system. Failure to do
so could result in severe injury.
• Release all pressure from filter, pump, and piping system.
See filter owner’s manual.
• If the water source is higher than the pump, as is normal with above-ground installation, pump will
prime itself when suction and outlet valves are opened.
• If the water source is lower than the pump, as is normal with in-ground installation, unscrew and
remove strainer cover; fill strainer housing with water.
• Clean and lubricate strainer cover O-ring with high quality O-ring lubricant each time it is removed.
• Inspect O-ring and re-install on strainer cover if damaged.
• Replace strainer cover on strainer housing; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
•
NOTE - Tighten strainer cover by hand only (no wrenches).
CAUTION
PRIMING PUMP (CONTINUED)
Now, turn on power and wait for pump to prime, which may take up to five (5) minutes. Priming time
will depend on vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If pump does NOT
prime within five minutes, stop motor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves
are open when pump is running. See Troubleshooting Guide.
Wait five
(5)
seconds before re-starting pump.
Failure to do so may cause reverse rotation of motor and consequent serious
pump damage.
Close filter manual air relief valve after pump is primed.
ATTENTION
